Category Archives: Latest News
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Roadwork Alert: Lane Closures Coming to Busy Stretch of County Highway 81 in Waite Park
(KNSI) - A Stearns County road project could cause headaches for drivers on a heavily traveled route in Waite Park. Beginning this Monday, a resurfacing project on County Highway 81/3rd Street North, ...
Jake Judd Jun 17, 2025 Jake Judd (KNSI News)

St. Cloud Marks Juneteenth with 28th Annual Festival at Lake George
(KNSI) - Thursday marks Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating when enslaved people in Texas learned of their freedom in 1865. St. Cloud will celebrate this pivotal moment in American history w...
Jake Judd Jun 17, 2025 Higher Works Collaborative

Trump says he won't call Minnesota Gov. Walz after lawmaker shootings because it would 'waste time'
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump on Tuesday ruled out calling Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz after the targeted shootings of two state lawmakers, saying that to do so would "waste time." A spokespers...
Associated Press Jun 17, 2025 AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File

St. Cloud Mayor Warns Assassinations Are Threat to Good Governance
(KNSI) - In the wake of this weekend's shootings, politicians at the state and local level are trying to draw a red line at targeted assassinations. Attempts have been made against both sides of the a...
Ashley Menzemer Jun 17, 2025 City of St. Cloud Website

Lincoln Avenue Construction to Begin Monday, June 23rd
(KNSI) - Lincoln Avenue Southeast is getting a makeover. Starting Monday, June 23rd, the stretch between 4th Street Southeast and 7th Street Southeast will be closed to through traffic for a major imp...
Jennifer Lewerenz Jun 17, 2025 Unsplash

Preparedness Drill Taking Place at Monticello Nuclear Generating Facility Tuesday
(KNSI) - If there is extra activity around the Monticello Nuclear Generating Facility today, it is only a drill. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety, along with other state, county and city agen...
Jennifer Lewerenz Jun 17, 2025 Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Firefighters Free Sauk Centre Man from Submerged Tanker
(KNSI) - Fast reacting first responders likely prevented a tragedy Friday morning in Albany Township. According to the Stearns County Sheriff's Office, a call came in around 9:20 for a tanker that had...
Jennifer Lewerenz Jun 17, 2025 Stearns County Sheriff's Office

How to Help Kids Go from Pre-Camp Jitters to Camp Excitement
(KNSI) - Summer camp can be exciting for kids, but it can also trigger serious anxiety, but one local expert professes proper preparation prevents panic. Central Minnesota Mental Health Center Master ...
Jake Judd Jun 17, 2025 Unsplash

St. Cloud Seeks Public Input on Downtown Vision Through Comprehensive Plan Survey
(KNSI) - St. Cloud is charting a new course for its downtown, and residents still have time to help shape that vision through an ongoing community survey that's already drawn 600 responses. The St. Cl...
Jake Judd Jun 17, 2025 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Many lawmakers on list of suspected Minnesota shooter vow not to bow down
From a legislator in downtown Minneapolis to a veteran Ohio congresswoman, many lawmakers included in the suspected Minnesota gunman's list of targets have vowed not to bow down. Vance Boelter, 57, ha...
Associated Press Jun 17, 2025 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News